Our client is seeking an experienced and proactive Waste Services Manager to lead the delivery of pest, waste, and hygiene services across a high-volume national portfolio. Reporting to the Head of Operations, this is a full-time permanent opportunity based in Mulgrave with flexible start and finish times between 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM, Monday to Friday.

About Us

Adecco is proudly partnering with an industry leader in facilities management to recruit a Waste Services Manager with national oversight. This position is perfect for a self-starter with a deep understanding of contract and vendor management within pest, waste, and hygiene services—especially within regulatory or compliance-driven sectors. You’ll be joining a company that values innovation, sustainability, and continuous improvement, with access to strong support systems and career development pathways.

Responsibilities

As the Waste Services Manager, your primary focus will be managing vendor performance, service scope, and compliance across pest, waste, and hygiene services. Key responsibilities include:

• Managing relationships with pest, waste & hygiene vendors to ensure service excellence
• Collaborating with commercial teams to enhance contract frameworks and financial performance
• Reviewing and approving purchase orders and invoices in line with contracted scopes
• Monitoring compliance and delivery across all national sites
• Leading quarterly vendor governance meetings
• Identifying continual improvement and cost-optimisation opportunities
• Developing SLAs and KPIs that reflect operational and regulatory expectations
• Establishing standardised performance reporting across service categories

Your Profile

To succeed in this role, you’ll need a strong background in facilities or service management, ideally within high-volume, multi-site environments. Key requirements include:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience managing pest, waste & hygiene service contracts
• Demonstrated ability to optimise service scope and reduce unnecessary expenditure
• Strong commercial acumen and experience managing budgets and vendor performance
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain)
• Proven commitment to safety, compliance, and quality service delivery

What’s on Offer?

This is a high-impact role that comes with significant responsibility and visibility across the business. You’ll benefit from:

• Total Remuneration Package: $154,080.73 (including base salary and superannuation)
• Hybrid Work Model: Enjoy the balance of office collaboration and remote flexibility
• Onsite Parking: Free parking available at the Mulgrave office
• Wellbeing Support: EAP, annual flu vaccinations, and access to discounted health insurance
• Development Opportunities: Access to coaching, mentoring, and leadership programs
• Family-Friendly Benefits: Paid parental leave, secondary caregiver leave, and more
• Recognition & Rewards: Participate in performance awards and employee referral programs
• Discount Program: Enjoy exclusive discounts on retail, travel, and lifestyle brands

Ready to Apply?

If you’re a contract management professional looking for a dynamic, leadership-driven role with national scope and meaningful impact—this is your opportunity. Apply now or reach out to [email protected] for a confidential discussion.

Pre-employment checks include reference checks, a Working with Children Check, and work rights verification.